Communicating Effectively in English Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers

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The 2/E of Communicating Effectively in English presents a highly interactive, experiential format for developing stronger speaking and listening skills in a variety of contexts - interpersonal, small group, and large group. Many activities, examples, and assignments helps students sharpen their interview, discussion, and public speaking skills. As they progress from simpler informative speeches to more complex persuasive speeches, students learn to how to consider the interests of the audience, how to choose appropriate topics, how to organize and support their ideas, and how to prepare effective introductions and conclusions.

1. UNDERSTANDING YOUR AUDIENCE AND BEING UNDERSTOOD

Introduction

How Do You Feel About Communicating

Learning About Your Audience

Assignment: Gathering and Reporting Information About Your Classmates

Preparing Your Report

Delivering Your Report

Listening to and Evaluating the Reports

2. GETTING INFORMATION: INTERVIEWS AND CONFERENCES

Sample Interview

Communicating

Interviewing and Participating in a Conference

Assignment: Interview a Classmate and Reporting on Your Interview

Assignment: Consulting an Instructor or Supervisor and Reporting on Your Conference